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Dizzy · 06-30-2011, 10:03 PM

dont know the legal rules of cali for mods and what not, i want my car to be loud so i bought a cat back exhaust ( borla atak catback) and im diappointed plus i want a new cold air intake for my 2011 camaro ss, shitty part all this is i have an auto

antnicSS2010 · 06-30-2011, 10:48 PM

Don't get frustrated get a diablo programer(hand held) and turn off the DOD (4,6,8) and you will be very pleased !!! Trust me. I love it but the gas now goes faster but that what needed to be done !!!! I have SLP LoudMouth exhaust (muffler delete) before turning it off it sounded so bad !!! Now it sounds bad ass coming out of first gear using paddle shift !! I also installed an air raid cold air intake which I am very happy with !! That hand held does wonders man !!! Good luck, if you have any questions you cam pm me !!

CamaroStrong · 07-02-2011, 12:44 PM

I bought a NoWeeds exhaust so it still passes smog but I can divert the exhaust after the cats and it now sounds like a true muscle car! Then when I don't need it (CHP or some other form of Cali law) I just hit the button and it goes quiet. And I'm with antnic on the diablo programmer, well worth the money!

*Mindz* · 07-02-2011, 01:00 PM

If you're asking about the rules of California, you'll probably not want to get hi flow cats (number one piece to make your car louder).

CAI, catback exhaust/muffler delete, and a tune are about only things you can do. Some CAI's are illegal in California so beware of what brand you buy. Also you can either do a handheld tune which is a one-tune-fits-all type of deal, or take your care to a local shop and have them tune it. Dyno/street tunes are more expensive but they are tailored to your car and you can have them adjust things to your liking.

If you give us a little more information on what you're looking for, we could give you a little more detailed info. =)

SGOS252382 · 07-02-2011, 01:04 PM

Because you have an L99 you have a set of rather large resonators up stream. You can remove them and replace them with an X pipe. That will increase the noise level and still keep you legal.

The big orange section is the resonators.

Jason7 · 07-08-2011, 12:22 AM

You have six years until you need a smog so just keep all your stock parts. When its time to smog just instal all your stock stuff...

JASON

06-30-2011, 10:03 PM	#1
Dizzy Drives: Black 2011 2ss Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: reseda, Ca Posts: 1,093	need help dont know the legal rules of cali for mods and what not, i want my car to be loud so i bought a cat back exhaust ( borla atak catback) and im diappointed plus i want a new cold air intake for my 2011 camaro ss, shitty part all this is i have an auto

06-30-2011, 10:48 PM	#2
antnicSS2010 #145 Drives: 2014 White ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 366	Don't get frustrated get a diablo programer(hand held) and turn off the DOD (4,6,8) and you will be very pleased !!! Trust me. I love it but the gas now goes faster but that what needed to be done !!!! I have SLP LoudMouth exhaust (muffler delete) before turning it off it sounded so bad !!! Now it sounds bad ass coming out of first gear using paddle shift !! I also installed an air raid cold air intake which I am very happy with !! That hand held does wonders man !!! Good luck, if you have any questions you cam pm me !! __________________

07-02-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
CamaroStrong Central Coast Camaro Club Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/2007 Escalade ESV Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 68	I bought a NoWeeds exhaust so it still passes smog but I can divert the exhaust after the cats and it now sounds like a true muscle car! Then when I don't need it (CHP or some other form of Cali law) I just hit the button and it goes quiet. And I'm with antnic on the diablo programmer, well worth the money! __________________ This is my Camaro, there is only one like it...and it is mine!

07-02-2011, 01:00 PM	#4
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	If you're asking about the rules of California, you'll probably not want to get hi flow cats (number one piece to make your car louder). CAI, catback exhaust/muffler delete, and a tune are about only things you can do. Some CAI's are illegal in California so beware of what brand you buy. Also you can either do a handheld tune which is a one-tune-fits-all type of deal, or take your care to a local shop and have them tune it. Dyno/street tunes are more expensive but they are tailored to your car and you can have them adjust things to your liking. If you give us a little more information on what you're looking for, we could give you a little more detailed info. =) __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

07-02-2011, 01:04 PM	#5
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Because you have an L99 you have a set of rather large resonators up stream. You can remove them and replace them with an X pipe. That will increase the noise level and still keep you legal. The big orange section is the resonators.

07-08-2011, 12:22 AM	#6
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	You have six years until you need a smog so just keep all your stock parts. When its time to smog just instal all your stock stuff... JASON